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Story 1 in TEASE Sizzling Romps!

Erotica Shorts

It's gonna get steamy!

Uninhibited tea shop manager Layla Aziz adores her scorching hot relationship with blond and buff construction worker Gil Cuthbert. Her worry is that over the years she’s slept with countless dudes who tickled her libido. Now, can she go the distance with one guy?

Then Gil surprises Layla by arranging a ménage with his best friend, dark and serious Hunter Cole. Gil, it seems, will do anything to keep Layla satisfied. That includes sharing her with ultra-sexy Hunter again and again—not only for a passion-filled night, but for many more to come.

As long as Gil is in charge of her sensual needs...sign her up!

37 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 14, 2011

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Kate St. James

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Kate St. James lives in Canada with her adoring family. She keeps trying to kick them out, but they're sticking like glue...for reasons she can't figure. It's not like she's a model wife and mother. Or is she? Therein lies one of the great mysteries of Kate's generation.

An avid reader since childhood, Kate loves spending her days writing about the hot men and adventurous women populating her head. When she's not engrossed in her fictional worlds, you can find her hiking the hills above an azure lake, ignoring the smoke alarms blaring from the kitchen, or endlessly renovating her house.

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Profile Image for Tina.
727 reviews22 followers
December 9, 2014
I was hopeful for this one - tea and trio? Sign me up. But sadly, this read like really badly written fanfic. We're talking Literotica levels of bad. If you're looking for good trio, pass on this one and find something stronger. This is a very weakly brewed cuppa.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Stephanie (Bookfever).
1,108 reviews200 followers
December 12, 2014
I love reading ménage stories and this one was definitely a good one. As I said before it's a quick story so it can be easily read in one pull. But of course since it's so short there isn't much room for things as character development. I would've liked to know more about Layla, Gil and Hunter. Especially Hunter intrigued me. That man was seriously hot. A story for Layla's friend and co-worker Siri was also set in the beginning so I wouldn't mind reading that one too sometime.

Overall, Tea for Three by Kate St. James was an easy to read story from Ellora's cave with sexy characters and panty-dropping-hot scenes. Definitely a quick story that I enjoyed.
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3,120 reviews95 followers
December 17, 2015
****An Advance Reader Copy of Tea for Three by Kate St. James was generously provided to me via NetGalley in exchange of honest review.

It's been a while since the last time I read menage book and I enjoyed this one. It's short and definitely easy to read; I finished it for like an hour. I really wish it could be a wee bit longer and more detailed though, because I don't really feel the chemistry between the characters. But still, I liked reading it because I was in the mood for quick read before bed and this book definitely a great choice.

Overall I enjoyed it. :)
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1,328 reviews525 followers
September 6, 2016
I'm not sure how to rate this book. I guess it was okay for an erotica read, maybe a little too much at the end... There isn't really a story behind it, just a boyfriend giving his girlfriend a 'surprise' with his friend Hunter. If you want to read a short ménage scene then you can try it but we don't know much about the characters so if you're looking for something deeper where you get to know their past etc, you won't find it here. (And just so you know, it's not MM but MFM)
78 reviews1 follower
January 3, 2026
I’ve read quite a few different Insta love spicy stories, and most of them have a bit more story background. This one was five seconds in. It became a 20 minute spicy read. Not to say that’s a bad thing, however, I just wasn’t into it.

I think this could’ve been better if it was expanded upon and introduced the characters more naturally and their experiences together and all of the background story that was really missing. Even in short and instalove stories, there’s more background than there was in this.
325 reviews
December 27, 2025
Spicy menage short

Layla and Gil are together, but his friend and business partner wants some of her too! Gil is up for it if she is, and she's totally on board. Short and spicy read 😁🔥🔥🔥
Profile Image for Natasna.
399 reviews10 followers
January 6, 2026
This was a quick read and a bit spicy, but not too much. I liked the friendship between Gil and Hunter and that Hunter understands this is to happen on ly when he is in town. The orgasm challenge is nice also.
Profile Image for Allison M || allisreadingbooks.
77 reviews16 followers
January 30, 2026
got this from an SYK day & read it for a klear the kindle challenge i'm doing...

very very spicy, the writing style isn't for me - it's the type of spice writing that makes me cringe

2stars
Profile Image for Romancing the Book.
4,420 reviews221 followers
November 5, 2012
Reviewed by: Eve
Book provided by:Publisher
Review originally posted at Romance After Dark, a Romancing the Book site

Tea for Three was a very quick read… in fact, it didn’t even feel like 40 pages. Well, it’s a Quickie from Ellora’s Cave… which really says it all.
So the blurb really says it all. Layla and Gil are dating, and it’s probably her first serious relationship. But to spice things up in the bedroom, Gil decides to bring in his best friend and business partner, Hunter. Where Gil is smooth and refined, Hunter is wild and tattooed.
Within the first chapter the heat is turned on and it simmers until the last page. There is a touch of back story, to make the characters a little more real. But outside of this encounter and the taking of a next step in a relationship, there really isn’t much growth. However, when picking up a Quickie, I never really expect that. I want down and dirty sex. And this book does deliver. Layla, Gil and Hunter tear up the sheets. And through it all, I learned a new term. Who knew what “”teabagging”" was? I sure didn’t. But I know now.
This is a solid book for what it is… a short novella. I, personally, could have used a little more plot and character development. But all-in-all, it was enjoyable.
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694 reviews14 followers
December 15, 2014
Layla loves Gil but she has always looked for a lot of sexual adventure. She is thrilled and surprised one night after work when Gil shows up with his best friend Hunter and a promise for new adventures in their relationship.

As I have said before, I learned a long time ago that if you go into erotic stories not expecting too much, you will not be disappointed and with that it in mind, this did not disappoint. This is a super short, hot sexy read. It is a straight ménage story, no m/m, no BDSM, just lots of hot sex. As expected with an erotic novella, there is no character development just "lets get it on."

My thoughts:

POV From Layla's POV
Character development: N/A - this is an erotic novella
Level of Romance between characters: 4
Passion/Heat level: 5 (this is all sex from start to finish and it is hot)
Cliffhanger?: Nope, this is the first in a series so hopefully this group will show up again in a future story.

Overall, for what it is, it was enjoyable and I look forward to enjoying future books in this series.

I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Lynn.
415 reviews21 followers
February 3, 2015
TEA FOR THREE is a hot and steamy short story about enhancing your relationship by meeting all of your partner's needs.

Layla and Gil have a good thing going and Layla is wondering if Gil is the guy who she might be able to settle down with. But Layla is worried that the spark between her and Gil will die, like it has with all of her previous relationships. Gil is aware of Layla's concerns and he is willing to do what he has to do to make their relationship a success- even inviting his best friend Hunter into their bed.
While brief, this story incorporates lots of emotions- and lots of steam. Gil and Layla are so attuned to each other and so perfect together that they can explore all limits of their relationship. Hunter is just what their relationship needs to progress to the next level. The steam in Gil and Layla's relationship is kicked up a notch with the addition of Hunter, but it also opens an honest dialogue between Gil and Layla about their feelings for each other and the future of their relationship. Great read.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Carmen Marin.
125 reviews10 followers
January 29, 2015
The cover is pretty and hot and sexy. I just love the purple and the fact that the woman's still stressed while the guys appear to not be. It's obvious who's in power, and that's always sexy.

This was much shorter than I had expected. No wonder it's called a 'tease'! Most certainly a PWP, where we just get the barest hints of who the characters are in straight up short exposition. A teashop owner is realizing she might be getting bored being monogamous though her boyfriend is super hot and sexy and near perfect. Apparently he's figured this out, and luckily for her, decides to invite his close friend over. They go straight to it, giving her the fantasy that most of us women want, having two sexy men ravish you at the same time,and even better, without worry of jealousy. Sadly, this wasn't a perfect menage story, as the men are only focused on the protagonist, but it wasn't as dismissive as other M/F/M stories could be.

It's a quick read, and at least for me, was a scenario I don't see often. And while it was nice, wasn't quite steamy enough for me. Short and to the point, which, really, when it comes to smutty reads, not what I look for.
Profile Image for Crystal.
1,490 reviews31 followers
January 4, 2015
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in place of an honest review.

WARNING!!!If you don't like books that make you feel uncomfortable and has a menage in the book between M/F/M then this book is not for you. I will say that it's really hot and will leave you needing something to get your mind off of the sexiness.

Layla has been in a relationship with Gil for several months, he has taught her how to prolong her sexuality and makes it hotter. He has found out that she likes his friend Hunter. She's afraid that if she wants a menage that she may loose Gil and she doesn't want that.

This is a really short book but don't let that keep you from reading this book. When you get done you can read all the others that are in this series. I knew that I was going to want more. These are the kind of books that I look for. Just to help me when I need it.
180 reviews2 followers
December 30, 2014
I am sort of torn with how to review this, as I feel that it either needed more information or less. It just seems as though the book could not figure out what it wanted to be. There are token worries on the part of the heroine in an obvious attempt to try to engage an emotional response from the reader, but not enough background to support it.

Additionally, there is something very off-putting about the guys’ dialog. Throughout the book they are throwing around all of these sexual terms, but instead of reading as well informed it comes across as a sort of juvenile “I just learned these words now I am going to use them!”.

2.5 stars rounded up to 3.

For the sake of full disclosure it must be stated that I received this book, free of charge, from Netgalley.
Profile Image for Karinosa.
682 reviews11 followers
December 14, 2014
Really quick read. A novella from Elloras Cave. Hunter and Gil have been a duo since high school and they find it in their hearts to share EVERYTHING! Ha! What's wrong with that? Layla is a very sexual person and has some reservations about not sleeping with anyone else while she is with Gil. She realizes that she cares about Gil and if she is never with another man again she will be fine. Hunter comes in to the shop with Gil and things heat up. She realizes that she cant stay away fro her attraction to Hunter. She makes the first move and it is on from there. The scenes are nice and I felt it a little rushed in some parts. Overall good fast read. Lucky woman!! Two hot men!! Bring it on!!

I received this ARC from the publisher via Net Galley for my honest review. Thank You Net Galley!!!
Profile Image for MELODY.
459 reviews16 followers
December 31, 2014
If you love menage stories and are looking for a quick hot ride - this one is great!

Ms. St. James brings us a little novella about Layla, her boyfriend Gil, and his best friend Hunter. Layla owns a little tea shop and Gil is her beau. Gil realizes that Layla needs more. They love each other but is it enough? This is a short hot ride from start to finish. My only complaint is that it is too short. I kind of fell in love with them and would have loved to see how both the characters and story line fleshed out.

Please remember going in this is Erotic Fiction. It is hot and heavy from start to finish! It will have steam coming out your ears more then once! I look forward to reading more by Kate St. James!

Profile Image for MELODY.
459 reviews16 followers
December 31, 2014
What a wonderful little novella! Kate St. James, transports you to a little tea shop. Layla the owner is in what may be her first long term relationship. She's hot, she's horny and game for just about anything. Her love Gil, knows that her eye has wandered to his friend Hunter. Turns out they have share with each other before. So, he brings Layla a little (or not so little surprise). The book will have serious steam coming out of your ears! It's quick hot ride, from start to finish!

Please remember folks - it is what it is. A short, steamy menage book. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is I kind of fell in love with the characters and would have loved to see them develop and get to know them all better. I look forward to reading more by Ms. St. James!

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151 reviews
February 6, 2015
Kayla has always been the girl who has had a lot of men in her life. She has finally decided to settle down with one man and its her current boyfriend Gil. He has been the perfect boyfriend and meets all her needs personally and sexually. She feels like she can commit to remaining in this relationship to him no problem. For her commitment he has a surprise for her and it comes in the form of new partner in there relationship. His best friend and partner Hunter.

This was a quick read novella. It was lots of fun to read and made me excited to want to read the next one in this series. This was a new author to me i would definitely recommend trying more books by her.

I received this book as an ARC from Net Galley
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1,797 reviews
December 16, 2014
I received a copy of Tea for Three from NetGalley for an honest review. Well, let me just say this book waste no time getting down to business!!! It's a short book, so time is of the essence! Layla is in a relationship with Gil and notices he's throwing hints about a threesome. She assumes, by the comments he's made, that that someone is his buddy from high school, Hunter. She makes what could be a make or break a relationship decision to go after Hunter while Gil isn't there. Gil walks in and the party begins!! I would have liked this book to be longer and gotten to know the characters better. I hope there are more/longer stories of Gil, Layla, Hunter and Siri in the future.
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1,402 reviews9 followers
January 1, 2015
**ARC provided Via NetGalley **

Do I usually read shorts/novellas this short. No. I didn't realize it's length when I requested it. Having said that I am basing my review & rating on what it is. A hot,steamy & sexy quick read. There's no time for character development but things are inferred to that help you feel an established connection between characters. Layla & Gil have been dating for a few months & one night Gil decides to invite his friend Hunter to play. Things get real hot real fast. While it's not somethingI would normally read, I liked it & am looking forward to the rest of the series.
Profile Image for Jenn Book Ramblings.
621 reviews4 followers
December 17, 2014
This book is a short erotic quicky. Layla is in love with Gil; however, she always longs for sexual awakenings. One night after work, Gil shows up with his best friend Hunter and they promise to show her just how much sexual awakening they want to give her.

Books like this are short and have very little plot line and character development. It is however, a very hot and sexy read. I was not disappointed with this book, I new what it would be like when I first saw the synopsis. I would like for it to be expanded into a full length novel!! I think that would make for an incredible read!!
3 reviews
January 11, 2015
This is a really short quick read, but it's hot. Layla runs a tea shop and her boyfriend Gil surprises her with a menage with his best friend Hunter. There is little time wasted on back stories of the characters and relationships. It felt like I missed the first few chapters in a book and jumped straight to the sex scene. I would have like to have a little more story before and after, but if you're looking for something quick and steamy this will fit the bill.

I recieved this book free from NetGalley
Profile Image for Jenny Dauksa Schaber.
668 reviews
February 10, 2015
The was a quick, exciting and seemingly effortless erotic short. There's not a lot of character development because it's not a novel, but there is enough that it's a story and not just a sex scene...or several sex scenes. This was well written and we get not only physical stimulation but also mental stimulation for both the reader and Layla. The only negative for me was that it ended. I would have loved to know a little more about Hunter and seen what actually happens at the club and after. This one goes onto my coveted re-readable shelf, and I'll be looking for more from Kate St. James.
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478 reviews15 followers
December 18, 2014
Enjoyment quantity :: 3 stars
Literature quality :: 2 stars


technically a PWP.
while the character well defined. the plot is nothing like what the blurbs says. more like how their first menage went on rather than the reason of that going to continually happen.

ARC is kindly provided by Author/Publisher via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Thank you for the chance to review the book.
Profile Image for Christine.
399 reviews1 follower
December 13, 2014
3.5 hot stars
This was a short ménage book, with one really hot scene. Panty melting hot! Layla's boyfriend, Gil, has a hot friend, Hunter, who Layla finds smokin hot. Long story short, Gil and Hunter have shared women in the past, and Hunter really wants Layla. So, the three end up steaming up her apartment.
If you just want a quick, steamy read with only sex, then this is it.

Thank you Net Galley and the publisher for this copy in exchange for a very honest review.
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Profile Image for Salena.
6 reviews
January 12, 2015
This was a very quick and spicy read. I was a little confused at first - there were a lot of detailed characters introduced that didn't play in to the book at all, maybe they'll show up again later in the series. The menage portion of the story was well written and had lots of good detail. I didn't feel much emotion between the two main characters - and no emotion at all with the tie to Hunter. It was brain candy - no real nutritional value, but yummy just the same.
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507 reviews15 followers
June 21, 2015
'I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley from the publisher/author in exchange for an honest review'

I thought that this was a great read. It was short and steamy. The perfect read for someone on the go. Who doesn't like the idea of two HOT Alpha Males satisfying your every need. This is a new author to me and I would definitely be interested in reading more of her work.

I definitely recommend reading.

'Read and Reviewed by LSK Sweetheart Reviews'
Profile Image for Jessica Alcazar.
4,421 reviews629 followers
October 5, 2015
This story is not about a story. It's a quickie! Kinda like watching a YouTube video. SO please don't expect something that is just not attainable in a few chapters. You're just setting yourself up for disappointment. It's not like it doesn't tell you how long this actually is.....
Anywhoooo, it's quick. It's dirty fun. It's a menage. It's sexy and it's hot ..... any questions? LOL

Copy provided by NetGalley for an honest review
Profile Image for Obsessed.
340 reviews43 followers
November 7, 2011
I usually don't read the Quickies from Ellora's Cave. The stories just aren't long enough for my time and money. However, I was intrigued by the blurb for this one, and I don't regret buying it one bit. This story was very hot, and didn't require any of the backstory that I prefer for my stories to have. I plan on checking out this author's full length novels in the future.
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169 reviews10 followers
April 4, 2015
If your looking for a quick and very hot mfm read with not a lot of character depth then this is your read. It was only 85 pages. I enjoyed it. Just a few parts where hiw it didn't flow well. It seemed she went from thinking about something happening and then all of a sudden it was and I was like ok. I missed the transition from internal thoughts to actual reality.
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